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SM12 OYR

2012 Hyundai IX35

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,331 mi
Last recorded137,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OYR
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 137,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 137,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 125,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box x2 little holes in it (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 58,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks between treads

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre cracks between treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 25,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

evidence of ageing damage at all 4 tyre treads

Fail 28 May 2015 21,520 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

evidence of ageing damage at all 4 tyre treads

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX35?

Based on 720,823 MOT tests across 60,876 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,051
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
60,876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,369
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SM12 OYR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 65,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai IX35 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 OYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX35 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai IX35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 OYR is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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